I was going to get the D40x, but that with the kit lens and the same package was $599 i believe. Which was close to the D60 w/kit lens alone (which was out of my price range)....over all, i think i got a great deal, especially for a first timer DSLR.

I know my lens does not have VR, but its a great kit lens. Some of the photos i took today are excellent!

I didnt care much for the bigger MP with the D40, i wont be making huge prints.

Wow, you got an amazing deal. I got my D40 with the kit lens for around $575 and my Nikon bag cost $125, but it did come with an extra battery and a user manual. I would suggest getting some 2gb SD cards instead of the 4gb because the 4bg's tend to fail a lot more. I've got about five 2gb cards and I personally prefer carrying one or two extra around with me knowing that my pictures are safer. Image recovery software can only do so much, you know. :meh: You'll absolutely love having this camera, though. I can't leave the house without taking mine with me (not even kidding ). I plan to get a D90 or a D60 in another year or so.